December 20, 2025

Chittoor's Wild Elephants Rise to 140, New Kumki Camp Battles Human Conflict

Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh sees wild elephant numbers rise to over 140, sparking human-animal conflicts. New kumki elephant camp and tech measures aim to reduce issues and crop damage.

December 20, 2025

Himachal Pradesh Orders Recall of 47 Substandard Medicine Samples After Quality Test Failures

Himachal Pradesh has issued notices to companies producing substandard medicines after 47 samples failed quality checks. Stocks must be recalled. The drugs include those for fever, heart attack, and diabetes.

December 20, 2025

Tamil Nadu Police Warn Against New Courier Call Forwarding Scam Stealing Bank and Social Accounts

Tamil Nadu Police alert public to a new scam. Criminals pose as delivery agents and trick victims to activate call forwarding via USSD codes. This lets hackers steal bank OTPs and social media access.

December 20, 2025

8 Dead in Russian Missile Strike on Odesa Port; Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Rig and Ship

A deadly missile strike by Russia hit Odesa port killing 8 and wounding 27. Ukraine countered with drone attacks on Russian oil rigs and patrol ships in the Caspian Sea.

December 20, 2025

7-Year-Old Killed, Three Injured in Fire at BNP Leader’s House in Lakshmipur

A child died and three were critically hurt after a BNP leader's house was locked and set on fire in Lakshmipur. The tragedy is under investigation.